GRE Word List

ELLIPTICAL

of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse

The meaning of the word elliptical is of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse.

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WordMeaning
fraileasily led into evil
flagrantconspicuously offensive
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promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
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uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
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quaffto drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example